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NCDC warns of Lassa fever, meningitis, foodborne diseases during festive season
25 Dec 2025 00:22 GMT
… Nigerians of increased risks of Lassa fever, cerebrospinal meningitis and foodborne … noted that symptoms of Lassa fever may include fever, weakness, headache, vomiting … reports that Nigerians can prevent Lassa fever, meningitis and foodborne diseases by …
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NCDC warns of Lassa fever, meningitis outbreak during Xmas, New Year
24 Dec 2025 12:58 GMT
… Nigerians of increased risks of Lassa fever, cerebrospinal meningitis and food-borne … risk of infectious disease transmission.
“Lassa fever, according to the agency, … infected persons,” he said.
Lassa fever may include fever, weakness, headache, and vomiting …
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Lassa Fever: A Persistent Public Health Burden For Nigeria
24 Dec 2025 05:22 GMT
… between November and April.
Lassa fever, an acute viral haemorrhagic … diagnosis remains essential to differentiate Lassa fever from other febrile illnesses.
… threats, experts warn that controlling Lassa fever requires sustained community commitment, …
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Yuletide: NCDC warns against Lassa fever, meningitis, others
23 Dec 2025 20:11 GMT
… Idris, the agency highlighted Lassa fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis and diarrhoeal … a surge in infections, particularly Lassa fever, meningitis, and foodborne illnesses. … risks during this period are Lassa fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), diarrhoeal …
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Quick takes: Lassa fever deaths spike in Nigeria, 3 new cases of H9N2 avian flu
23 Dec 2025 18:39 GMT
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South Carolina health officials announced nine new measles cases today in an Upstate outbreak, bringing the outbreak total to 153 and the statewide total to 156 for the year.
“Five of the new cases were known household …
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Plateau records confirmed Lassa fever cases, two deaths
23 Dec 2025 16:50 GMT
… two confirmed cases of Lassa fever in Plateau State, and … the Incident Manager for the Lassa fever response.
“The incident … said.
Baamlong explained that Lassa fever is a viral disease transmitted … any suspected case of Lassa fever.
“We remain committed …
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Lassa fever kills two in Plateau
23 Dec 2025 15:07 GMT
… recorded two confirmed cases of Lassa fever, with two deaths.
Mr … as the Incident Manager for Lassa fever Response in the state. … prevention.
He explained that Lassa fever is a disease caused by … any suspected case of Lassa fever to the nearest healthcare …
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Lassa fever cases rise to 33 in one week, death toll hits 195
22 Dec 2025 08:27 GMT
… reported an increase in confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 33 new infections … least one confirmed case of Lassa fever across 103 local government areas … to take preventive measures against Lassa fever, including maintaining proper environmental sanitation …
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Nigeria records 33 new Lassa fever cases, 18.2% fatality spike
22 Dec 2025 05:08 GMT
… new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in Epidemiological Week 49, … the period.
In its Lassa Fever Situation Report covering December … at least one confirmed Lassa fever case this year. It … partner response through its Lassa fever Technical Working Group, explaining …
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Lassa Fever claims 195 lives in Nigeria in 2025 – NCDC
19 Dec 2025 22:27 GMT
… disclosed this in its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week … year-round public sensitisation on Lassa fever prevention, while advising healthcare workers … to reduce transmission and mortality.
Lassa fever, first identified in Nigeria in …